United Kingdom - Electric Lamps - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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United Kingdom Electric Lamp Imports
In 2023, the amount of electric lamps imported into the UK surged to 229M units, with an increase of 28% against 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at 501M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, electric lamp imports rose to $357M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $601M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Electric Lamp in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Barbados | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 202 |
| China | 177 | 143 | 145 | 115 | 154 | 187 | 180 | 186 | 238 | 56.2 | 57.4 |
| Germany | 59.7 | 64.5 | 55.7 | 53.9 | 55.8 | 52.8 | 58.8 | 66.4 | 78.2 | 29.1 | 30.5 |
| Poland | 24.3 | 27.0 | 43.5 | 45.0 | 43.2 | 47.8 | 49.7 | 37.2 | 41.7 | 2.1 | 12.3 |
| United States | 11.2 | 12.2 | 10.7 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 7.2 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Japan | 18.4 | 21.1 | 16.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| France | 98.2 | 87.3 | 56.5 | 51.5 | 40.4 | 48.7 | 36.2 | 26.6 | 22.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 16.0 | 17.5 | 15.9 | 14.4 | 15.8 | 10.5 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 192 | 1.7 |
| Netherlands | 37.3 | 39.5 | 25.4 | 18.9 | 24.1 | 28.5 | 21.9 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Others | 159 | 134 | 103 | 85.1 | 66.4 | 63.1 | 49.5 | 43.9 | 57.4 | 44.0 | 30.9 |
| Total | 601 | 547 | 473 | 397 | 413 | 452 | 417 | 391 | 470 | 345 | 357 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Barbados (124M units) constituted the largest electric lamp supplier to the UK, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, electric lamp imports from Barbados exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (60M units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (16M units), with a 7.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Barbados was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.8% per year) and Germany (-11.9% per year).
In value terms, Barbados ($202M) constituted the largest supplier of electric lamps to the UK, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($57M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Barbados was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-10.7% per year) and Germany (-6.5% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, LED lamps (125M units) constituted the largest type of electric lamps supplied to the UK, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, LED lamps exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, electric filament lamps (50M units), twofold. Fluorescent discharge lamps (28M units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of LED lamps imports amounted to +19.8%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: electric filament lamps (-12.5% per year) and fluorescent discharge lamps (-14.1% per year).
In value terms, LED lamps ($204M) constituted the largest type of electric lamps supplied to the UK, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by ultraviolet or infrared lamps and arc lamps ($53M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by fluorescent discharge lamps, with a 15% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the electric lamp price stood at $1.6 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), which is down by -18.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1.9 per unit in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($2.5 per unit), while the price for China ($964 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the electric lamp market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 27401100 - Sealed beam lamp units
- Prodcom 27401250 - Tungsten halogen filament lamps for motorcycles and motor vehicles (excluding ultraviolet and infrared lamps)
- Prodcom 27401293 - Tungsten halogen filament lamps, for a voltage > .100 V (excluding ultraviolet and infra-red lamps, for motorcycles and motor vehicles)
- Prodcom 27401295 - Tungsten halogen filament lamps for a voltage . .100 V (excluding ultraviolet and infrared lamps, for motorcycles and motor vehicles)
- Prodcom 27401300 - Filament lamps of a power . .200 W and for a voltage > .100 V including reflector lamps (excluding ultraviolet, infrared lamps, t ungsten halogen filament lamps and sealed beam lamp units)
- Prodcom 27401460 - Filament lamps for motorcycles or other motor vehicles excluding sealed beam lamp units, tungsten halogen lamps
- Prodcom 27401490 - Filament lamps n.e.c.
- Prodcom 27401510 - Fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamps, with double ended cap (excluding ultraviolet lamps)
- Prodcom 27401530 - Fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamps (excluding ultraviolet lamps, with double ended cap)
- Prodcom 27401550 - Other discharge lamps (excluding ultraviolet lamps)
- Prodcom 27401570 - Ultraviolet or infrared lamps, arc lamps
- Prodcom 27403090 -
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
